Peace and Blessings All,
It is with great excitement that I write this blog. I am here in Dimona, Israel with the Black Hebrew Israelite community and I must say that I am overwhelmed with what I have witnessed thus far. I arrived here Sunday at 5:30pm Israeli time, which was roughly 11:30 am our time. I took a two hour drive from the Tel-Aviv airport to the southern, small town of Dimona. Upon my arrival, I entered into what we would consider to be a modern day African village.

The story of this particular group is so unique. The leaders of this group came to Israel from Liberia by way of Chicago in 1969. They were unwanted by the Israeli government, who refused to believe what the leaders confessed to them, which is they, according to the bible, are the original people of this land. Opposed to their truth, the Israeli government gave them the worst plot of land they had in an effort to discourage them from staying. Unfamiliar with the plight of the Black man, the Israeli government was in for a rude awakening.

The leaders and their followers of roughly 120 people began to build and build until they created, what they refer to as the "Place of Peace". In this place of peace, the people of the community have built homes for their families and they live in a communal living environment. No one has locks on their doors. They also built their own school system, however they now go to school with other Hebrews in a public school right across the street from their community. They have a health spa, a community store, where they sell community produced, from their organic or divine garden as they call it, vegetables and fruits. They also sell rice , bakery goods and other items. They also have a factory where they make, package and sell tofu, vegan deli slices and vegan burgers. These products are sold to local grocery stores. They have a hair salon and factory where the sisters sew the clothes for the Saints of their community and others in the Israeli community.

The children are bilingual speaking Hebrew and English. They play without the fears that most American children in the same economic conditions play in. They have a freedom and a peace that is rare in these times of confusion and destruction. They are 100% healthier that most African American. Their lifestyles call that they exercise three times a week, maintain a vegan diet, enjoy a trip to the spa once a month for it's health benefits, drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest. Their skin is flawless, the elders are more active than most American teenagers and they are still striving to find the key ingredient to everlasting life.

Some things that may be interesting to you is that the Hebrew Israelite community lives by the Old Testament. This is why they have chosen a flesh free, live diet. This is also why they are allowed to have more than one wife. All of the clothes that they wear are 100% cotton or 100% silk, no synthetic fabrics are allowed. They have a system in place that consists of leaderships roles such as Minister of Information, which is in essence their historian and public relations person, Crown Sisters and Crown Brothers, are the ones the sisters for the Crown Sisters and the brothers for the Crown Brothers, go to for clarity about something in the community, help with relationships or help with the drama that can arise. They system also has disciplinary consequences for those who disobey the structure that is in place.

They are making history and under the leadership of Ben Ammi, the Hebrew Israelite community has accomplished their goal. Though resistant to their presence, the Israeli government granted permanent residency to many of the Saints in the community and some have their green card. They are adamant about creating a heaven on Earth and they are slowly but surely manifesting a world, in their small community, of peace and life.

As my journey continues, I will keep you informed and please stay tuned for the live footage that I have of this journey.

Shalom.

Shante